Poore turns in outstanding performance

Saturday

Nov 30, 2013 at 8:00 AM

By Doug DonnellyDaily Telegram Special Writer

Clinton running back Collin Poore entered Friday’s Division 6 state championship game at Ford Field with some gaudy rushing numbers. In the first 13 games of the season, Poore had averaged 9.3 yards every time he carried the ball.

He was even better in the state finals, averaging more than 11 yards a carry and finishing with a game-high 125 yards and two touchdowns. Despite Clinton’s losing 41-22 to Ithaca, Poore put on a sensational performance.

“It was amazing just to step out there on the turf,” Poore said. “It was a great experience for me.”

A junior, Poore was listed at 5-9, 160 pounds in the state finals program. And, he’s fast.

In the first half alone, Poore had runs of 64 and 18 yards. The 64-yard run sparked a Clinton drive deep into Yellowjacket territory, but the drive stalled without the Redskins being able to score.

“After I scored that first touchdown, I felt like we were in the game,” Poore said. “As the game went on, their defense was able to wear down our offensive line.”

Poore completed his junior season with 1,724 yards rushing. He amassed 164 all-purpose yards in the state championship game. He’ll be back next year with a loaded group of Redskin underclassmen that includes 1,000-yard receiver Sexton, bruising back Brett Tschirhart, lineman Grant Holbrook and wide receiver Jared Sackett.

“Ithaca is a great team,” Poore said. “This was a great experience for us. I learned a lot out there against them.”